Robert James Bowling was last seen by his family on August 11, 1985 in Parker, Colorado. His mother had left Douglas County with a carnival worker, her son Robert, 4 months, and daughter Ashley, 18 months. By the time they reached Louisiana, they had no money and Robert had died. The mother said his body was dumped in a plastic bag and tossed into a trash bin somewhere in Louisiana. His body was never found. The mother told investigators she sold her daughter to a couple. The mother eventually returned to Colorado and told her family that she had lost both children.

Ashley was located safe in Louisiana in 1996.

InvestigatorsIf you have any information about this case please contact: Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Investigator Jenny McMillian
303-660-7500 Email

You may remain anonymous when submitting information.

LE Case Number: 87-1390

NCMEC Case Number: NCMC778686

NamUs Case Number: 5866

NCIC Number: M625231738

Please refer to these numbers when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.